Ids / PDS Update For MAZDA Modular Diagnostic System (M-MDS) (01-014/06)

IDS / PDS UPDATE FOR MAZDA MODULAR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (M-MDS)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

1995-2006 B-Series

1997-2003 Protege

1997-2005 Miata

1997-2002 626

1997-2002 Millenia

1997-2006 MPV

2001-2006 Tribute

2003-2006 Mazda6

2004-2006 Mazda3

2004-2006 RX-8

2006 Mazda5

2006 MX-5

2007 CX-7

DESCRIPTION

There are several cases where you are required to have the latest level of software when using the IDS/PDS. Some examples include:

• Performing a reprogram to fix vehicle quality issues as per our Service Information.
• Properly identifying a newly released vehicle after we fixed the database for the current DVD software.

Therefore it is important to update to the latest level of software in a timely matter until you get the next VCM DVD, which is delivered every other month. The IDS is capable of downloading the necessary update files from the Internet and updating its software and database to the latest level that is currently available. The PDS can be updated by the PFM, which has a similar update capability.

There are two different types of update files, one is a DIF file and the other is a Patch file.

• A DIF is an update file for the diagnostic database that the IDS/PDS refers to. It is released at the end of every week.
• A Patch is an update file that modifies or adds functions to the IDS/PDS. It is released on an irregular basis.

After the update, the version information can be viewed on the Information screen. As an example, "41.5 P1" means that the database level is "41.5" and the Patch level is "P1".

The first thing to do is to set up your IDS/PFM properly. Then we suggest that you update your IDS/PDS (PFM) software once a week through the Internet to ensure you are using the latest level of software.

• For IDS, refer to IDS UPDATE PROCEDURE THROUGH INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER under REPAIR PROCEDURE.
• For PFM/PDS, refer to PFM/PDS UPDATE PROCEDURE THROUGH INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER under REPAIR PROCEDURE.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

IDS UPDATE PROCEDURE THROUGH INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER

Set-Up:

• Dealer Information

1. Select "Set Dealer Information" from System Utilities screen.
2. Enter your Mazda Dealer Name, Code, Country and other information.
3. Click the check mark to close the screen.

• Network Options

1. Disconnect the VCM USB cable from your laptop PC.
2. Select "Network Options" and then click the check mark.
3. Select "Internet Service Provider" and then click "OK". This screen appears only when you install IDS for the first time.
4. Click "Configure Settings...".
5. Make sure the local area connection is connected. If it is not connected, check for the appropriate settings by consulting your local dealership computer technician. Click the "X" to close this window.
6. If "Test Network" button is inactivated, click "Active" first. If it is activated, go to step 8.
7. When the message of "Connectivity activation successfully completed." appears, click "OK." If you do not get a successful Activation, please go back and verify that all local area connection settings have been set according to the dealership's LAN settings.
8. Click "Test Network."
9. Make sure the test is completed. If it failed, it is due to either one of the following:
   1. The connection setting of Internet Explorer is NOT appropriate. Check for the appropriate settings by consulting your dealership computer technician.
   2. The download server is down for maintenance or some other reasons. Retry later.
10. The Set up procedure is now complete.

Software Update:

1. Disconnect the VCM USB cable from your laptop PC.
2. Confirm that the connection setting of Internet Explorer is completed.
3. Select "Update Software" from System Utilities screen, and a pop-up screen appears that contains three options.
   1. Software Patch: You can load Patch files through an external device.
   2. Calibration Update: You can load DIF and calibration files through an external device.
   3. Manual Calibration Update (Recommended): You can load DIF and Patch files from the Internet.
   NOTE: The first two menus will be used only as backup when Internet connection is not possible.
4. Select "Manual Calibration Update" and then click the check mark.
5. Click "Update Calibration/Tech Tips" and the system loads the DIF and Patch files.
   NOTE: Calibration files must be loaded via the Internet when required in the actual reprogramming process. Tech Tips are only for Ford dealers, not Mazda dealers.
6. When "Calibration update complete." appears, click "OK".
   NOTE: The download usually takes about five minutes, but it may vary depending on the connection speed and volume of the transferring files. After the download, the IDS will close once. Please wait for a while until the IDS automatically restarts.
7. When a reference message appears, click "OK".
8. The IDS update procedure is now complete.

PFM/PDS UPDATE PROCEDURE THROUGH INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER

1. Confirm that the Internet environment was properly chosen on the PFM.
   1. Select "Tools > Options."
   2. Select the "Connection" tab and confirm that the Internet connection type is properly chosen. If the Internet connection is not chosen, uninstall PFM and choose the correct type during the re-installation process.
   3. To have the PFM automatically update, follow the steps in the following picture. A User Name and Password is not needed.
2. Dock the pocket PC to the host PC and wait until synchronization process completes successfully. After confirming that the IDS is not running, select "Updates > PFM Updates > Check internet for updates."
   1. PFM attempts to connect to the specified server through the Internet.
   2. PFM begins searching to see if new Patch files are available.
   3. PFM starts searching to see if new DIF files are available.
   4. When "Do you want to update the calibration data?" appears, click "OK." Note that if files are not available, the PFM returns to the initial screen.
   5. Wait for a while.
   6. When "Calibration update completed." appears, click "OK." The downloading of update files into the host PC is now complete.
3. Apply update files (DIF and Patch) to the pocket PC.
   1. Click "Update Selected Items."
   2. Confirm that the PDS is not running and click "OK."
   3. When the Reconfirmation screen appears, click "OK."
   4. The copying of update files starts. Wait until it is completed.
4. Click "Version information" on the left and confirm that the versions of "PDS Release" and "DB Release" are identical between the host PC and the pocket PC.
5. The PDS update procedure is now complete.